Care Assistant

RCH Care Homes Limited; Southfleet; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and support

Career progression opportunities

Full induction

Parking on site

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Withens Nursing Home in the United Kingdom is seeking Night Carers to join our caring team. You will support residents with personal care, meals and mobility while engaging them in activities to promote wellbeing.

We offer ongoing training, a structured induction and a clear career pathway with opportunities for progression within the home. Permanent and part-time positions are available, with on-site parking and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring and compassionate nature.
• A good listener with patience.
• Flexibility due to shift work.
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with residents, individually or in groups.
• Take responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of residents.
• Be aware of and participate in the development of resident care plans and understand any specialist support needs.
• Assist residents with mobility and provide support as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Good listener

Flexible

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Withens Nursing Home is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Night Carers to join their team.

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding
• Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group
• Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents
• Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs
• Assisting residents with mobility and support

Requirements

• A kind, caring and compassionate nature
• Passionate and keen to develop new skills
• A good listener with patience
• Flexibility, due to shift work
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
• Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged
• Full and comprehensive induction
• Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend bonus
• 2 free uniforms
• Parking available on site

Qualifications

Although we don't require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)
• Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
• A minimum of 3 months' experience in a care environment

Both permanent and part time positions are available.